Kelby Garner, Ed.D.

Dr. Kelby House Garner is a native of Brownsville, TN, and resident of Nashville, TN, since 1998. Dr. Garner currently serves as the Executive Principal for MNPS Virtual School. Dr. Garner is a proven educational leader with a specialized talent in professional development, teacher training and retention, as well as student success and engagement.

Upon graduating from John Overton High School, Dr. Garner enrolled at Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. For several years, Garner served as an adult case manager at Mental Health Cooperative. Her caseload consisted of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. After serving this fragile population, Dr. Garner decided to enroll in graduate school at Tennessee State University to become a professional school counselor. Garner felt that she could serve in a preventative manner helping students learn coping strategies to help with the ambiguity of life.

Later, Dr. Kelby House Garner enrolled at Carson-Newman University to expand her knowledge of instructional leadership. Here, Garner studied educational leadership, earning both an Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education Degree.

Dr. Garner currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene University. Dr. Garner is the Vice-President and Board Member of The Equity Alliance. Dr. Garner is also a Board Member of the Minerva Foundation of TN. Dr. Garner is a true servant leader with a passion for serving the community. Further, Dr. Kelby House Garner is a member of Watson Grove Baptist Church and the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.